Boomerang Beach · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Boomerang Beach

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

A shift toward more diverse housing types has occurred in Boomerang Beach, where a high number of homes are now owned outright. About 41.3% of residents own their place without a mortgage, which is far above the national figure. While detached houses remain common, the area has a higher proportion of renters than most similar places.

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📍 Boomerang Beach, Suburb / Locality

Where Boomerang Beach sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +51.5%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Boomerang Beach — higher than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Boomerang Beach$350
2428, NSW $330
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,032, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure. Weekly rent is typically $350, a rate that is higher than most similar areas but a little below the New South Wales average.

$350 ▲ +51.5%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $231
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,032 ▲ +33.9%

Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,378
  • 2021: $2,032

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Boomerang Beach, $200–$349 is the majority at 53%; $350–$549 is next at 47%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Boomerang Beach, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 61%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 26%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 41.3% of homes owned outright, well above the state and national figures. Meanwhile, 28.7% of households rent, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

28.7% ▼ -13.3%

Higher than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 33.1%
  • 2016: 33.0%
  • 2021: 28.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

41.3% ▼ -14.8%

Higher than 50% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 48.5%
  • 2016: 32.1%
  • 2021: 41.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Boomerang Beach, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (28%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 62.9% of the market, which is well below the national figure. This is consistent with a lower than usual share of homes with three or more bedrooms, which account for 64.7% of dwellings.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

62.9% ▼ -6.8%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 67.5%
  • 2016: 74.3%
  • 2021: 62.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

64.7% ▲ +7.2%

Lower than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 60.4%
  • 2016: 74.3%
  • 2021: 64.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Boomerang Beach, Separate house is the majority at 62%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 30%.

Bedrooms per home

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Boomerang Beach splits fairly evenly between 2 bedrooms (34%) and 3 bedrooms (31%), with 4 bedrooms at 25%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Boomerang Beach [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10485/boomerang-beach/topic/housing-dwellings